A medium to large apple which is usually conical in shape, this was first raised in 1836 by Thomas Thorpe, a weaver from Boardman Lane in Middleton near Lancashire. The name was given because it was on the estate of the Lord of the manor, Lord Suffield. This apple is also known variously as Lady Suffield, Livesay's Imperial and Bishop's Hero. Lord Suffield is usually greenish yellow with a red flush where it faces the sun; it has white flesh which is both tender and firm. The taste of Lord Suffield is juicy but bitter, hence its primary use in cooking and baking.